For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 839 students in Rifle, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Rifle, CO is Rifle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rifle, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Rifle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Rifle, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rifle High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rifle, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rifle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Gr: 9-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rifle, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 308:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rifle, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rifle, CO include Rifle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rifle?
1 public high schools are located in Rifle.
What is the racial composition of students in Rifle?
Rifle public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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